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  • Title: [Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome or Kawasaki disease? Two case studies of children with group A streptococcal pneumonia empyema].
    Author: Bosland A, Arlaud K, Rousset-Rouvière C, Fouilloux V, Paut O, Dubus JC, Bosdure E.
    Journal: Arch Pediatr; 2011 Dec; 18(12):1310-4. PubMed ID: 22041597.
    Abstract:
    We report 2 cases of children with group A streptococcus pyogenes pleuropneumonia, in one child associated with Kawasaki disease and in the other with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. These 2 features, with theoretically well-defined clinical and biological criteria, are difficult to differentiate in clinical practice, however, likely due to their pathophysiological links. In case of clinical doubt, an echocardiography needs to be performed to search for coronary involvement and treatment including intravenous immunoglobulins, and an antibiotic with an anti-toxin effect such as clindamycin has to be started early.
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